GENERIC NAME: HYDROCORTISONE PROBUTATE - TOPICAL (hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown pro-BYOU-tate)
BRAND NAME(S): Pandel
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This is a corticosteroid medication used to treat certain skin conditions (e.g., dermatitis or psoriasis). Do not use this medication to treat diaper rash.
HOW TO USE: Clean and dry the affected area. Apply a thin layer of the medication to the affected area and massage gently until the medication disappears. This medication is generally used once or twice daily until the skin condition is healed, or as directed by your doctor. Use this medication on the skin only. Do not allow the medication to get into the eyes. Do not use this medication on the face, underarms, groin area or diaper area unless directed by your doctor. Do not bandage, wrap or cover the affected area while using this medication, unless directed to do so by your doctor. If the affected area worsens or does not heal within 2 weeks, contact your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Burning, pain or redness at the application site may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: itching, extra hair growth, changes in skin appearance, dryness or thinning of the skin. In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, severe itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, diabetes, liver disease, other skin problems. Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period of time and if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Tell your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: vision problems, persistent headache, increased thirst or urination, unusual weakness or weight loss, dizziness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and inform them that you use (or have used) this medication. Use with caution in children, as they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication, including possible growth pattern changes. Consult their doctor for more details. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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